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When pedestrian accidents occur in Charleston, entrust your legal rights to Carlson Bier. We specialize in effectively handling such distressing incidents and strive tirelessly for the vindication of our clients’ rights. As trusted Pedestrian Accident attorneys, we understand that the aftermath can be overwhelming – physical pain, emotional trauma, medical expenses and loss of wages are just a few among many challenges faced by victims. With extensive experience navigating complex cases across various legal terrains, rest assured that your claim will receive the dedicated attention it rightly deserves. At Carlson Bier you aren’t just another case file but an individual deserving compassion and robust representation. Our prowess in litigation has resulted in substantial settlements for numerous survivors of pedestrian accidents proving our commitment to justice time again. Every step is taken with meticulous precision maintaining utmost confidentiality preserving your interests at every stage during this trying period of time which bore testimony to why choosing Carlson Bier should be undeniably your most reliable choice for dealing with any adversity related to Pedestrian Accidents.

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Pedestrian Accident Lawyers in Charleston Illinois

Pedestrian accidents can result in devastating injuries due to the lack of protection that pedestrians have against motorists. At Carlson Bier, we are committed to providing comprehensive legal support for victims who have suffered these tragic consequences. Our expert attorneys understand thoroughly the emotional, physical and financial hardships you may be facing following a pedestrian accident.

These unfortunate incidents often occur due to negligence or driver distraction. Whether it is an errant turn, running a red light or simply not seeing the pedestrian, reckless behavior can alter lives dramatically within seconds. Ensuring that this recklessness does not go unaddressed is our top priority at Carlson Bier.

As experienced personal injury lawyers based in Illinois, we believe education plays a crucial role in building your case and navigating the ensuing legal maze with confidence. It is then imperative to first understand what exactly constitutes a pedestrian accident.

• A pedestrian accident occurs when someone walking/running/jogging on foot gets hit by a vehicle including cars, trucks, motorcycles among others.

• The contributing factors can range from distracted driving to drunken driving.

• Not adhering to traffic signals causing dangerous situations for pedestrians also come under this category.

If you are involved in such an incident, knowing what steps to follow afterward plays a vital role:

1) Seek immediate medical attention – Your health takes precedence over everything else.

2) Document the scene – If possible take photos of your injuries and the accident spot.

3) Take contact details: Endeavor if possible to collect information from witnesses as well as individuals involved in the incident.

4) Contact law enforcement – Notify them about your accident while keeping records of reported actions for future reference.

The above-mentioned steps surely aid in safeguarding your rights after being injured but having experienced personal injury attorneys like us at Carlson Bier step into action makes all the difference!

We analyse every minute detail ensuring no stone goes unturned fighting persistently to procure fair compensation covering such expenses as medical bills, lost wages, and even pain and suffering. At times these fights may require resorting to litigation; this is precisely where our expertise steps in crafting a solid case strategy.

A commonly overlooked factor is the timeframe within which such cases need to be filed – In Illinois, you typically have two years from the date of the accident. Prompt response thus plays a crucial role not only in terms of collecting evidence but also when adhering to these statutory deadlines.

Furthermore, Illinois follows comparative negligence rule implying that as long as you are 50% or less at fault, you may seek compensation for your damages. On assessing such percentages Carlson Bier reassures devising best possible strategies to reduce any potential claim that you were somehow at fault

With decades of experience under their belts and an unrelenting focus on results, our attorneys empathetically put their shoulder while being dedicatedly committed to securing your rights without overlooking any facet of your unique situation. They believe a clear understanding lends itself toward more effective representation.

In consideration of above-mentioned factors proving driver’s liability can indeed be complex consuming extensive time and resources whereas Carlson Bier stands stalwart shielding from any unnecessary burden rejuvenating hope with reassurance.

Therefore if you or someone dear has undergone such traumatic pedestrian accidents contacting experienced personal injury lawyers like us becomes ever important. Do Click on the button below right now! See how much your case could potentially be worth while enabling us make this challenging journey bearable for yourself amidst assuring best restitution towards recovery.

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Notable Illinois Appellate Wins

Moruzzi v. CCC Servs., Inc., 2020 IL App (2d) 190411, 171 N.E.3d 61
Background: Insured motorist filed action against insurer for declaratory judgment seeking construction of automobile insurance policy issued to insured and that was in effect when insured was injured by an underinsured driver. The Circuit Court, DuPage County, Bonnie M. Wheaton, J., granted the insurer's motions for summary judgment. Insured appealed.Holdings: The Appellate Court, Zenoff, J., held that:1 medical payments reduction clause in automobile insurance policy conflicted with underinsured motorist provisions so as to render reduction clause ambiguous, and thus medical payment benefits were deductible from insured's damages;2 law firm representing insured did not create common fund or common funds when it reached settlement with underinsured motorist, and thus law firm was not entitled to recover fees under common-fund doctrine; and3 collateral estoppel did not bar automobile insurers from litigating whether common-fund doctrine applied in insured motorist's declaratory judgment action.Affirmed in part and reversed in part.
Maier v. CC Servs., Inc., 2019 IL App (3d) 170640, 132 N.E.3d 795
Background: After insured, who was injured in automobile collision with another driver, recovered full liability limits of driver's policy, she filed amended complaint for declaratory judgment against her own automobile insurer, alleging that insurer breached contractual duty to pay for insured's damages in accordance with uninsured/underinsured motorist (UIM) coverage in insured's policy and that insurer acted in bad faith in denying insured such coverage. The Circuit Court, La Salle County, Troy D. Holland, J., granted the insurer's motion to dismiss claims as time-barred. Insured appealed.The Appellate Court ruled that neither the insurer nor the insured could add amended policy provisions to the court record. It was decided that the policy's requirement for a written arbitration demand applied to both uninsured and underinsured motorist claims. The court found that a letter from the insured's attorney to the insurer wasn't a valid arbitration demand nor a proof of loss to toll the statute of limitations. Finally, the insurer was permitted to use the defense based on the two-year statute of limitations period. The court's decision was affirmed.
Econ. Premier Assurance Co. v. Country Mut. Ins. Co., 2021 IL App (1st) 192364-U
Holding: The circuit court's order that granted defendant's motion for summary judgment and denied plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment was proper where defendant had no duty to indemnify its insured with respect to the underlying complaint and therefore plaintiff was not entitled to recover against defendant on its subrogation or unjust enrichment claims; affirmed.
Country Preferred Ins. Co. v. Westerheide, 2023 IL App (5th) 220343-U
Holding: The court affirmed judgment of the circuit court granting summary judgment in favor of the plaintiff where the defendant failed to make a written demand for arbitration within two years from the date of the accident as required by the underinsured provisions of the defendant's automotive insurance policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Olsak, 2022 IL App (1st) 200695, 216 N.E.3d 291
In a complex legal case, an insurer sought to avoid defending or indemnifying a hockey player under a policy issued to the player's stepfather after the player was sued for assaulting his coach. The initial Circuit Court ruling favored the insurer, but the Appellate Court reversed this decision, leading to a protracted legal battle. Ultimately, the Appellate Court determined the insurer was liable only up to the $3 million policy limit and found the insurer's four-year delay in seeking a declaratory judgment to be reasonable. This case highlights important aspects of insurance litigation and policy limit liabilities.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Durkin Elec. Co., Inc., 2022 IL App (1st) 210293-U, appeal denied, 199 N.E.3d 1187 (Ill. 2022)
Holding: The circuit court's order that denied plaintiff's motion for partial summary judgment and found that defendant was an additional insured under the policy was proper. The circuit court's order that denied defendant's motion for summary judgment and found that plaintiff did not have a duty to defend or indemnify defendant under the policy was proper; affirmed.
Country Preferred Ins. Co. v. Groen, 2017 IL App (4th) 160028, 69 N.E.3d 911
Background: Uninsured motorist (UM) carrier brought action against insured for declaratory judgment that it owed no benefits since workers' compensation received by insured exceeded policy limits. The Circuit Court, Sangamon County, Chris Perrin, J., entered summary judgment in favor of the carrier. Insured appealed.Holdings: The Appellate Court, Harris, J., held that:1 employer's medical payments entitled carrier to setoff, and2 setoff clauses were enforceable.Affirmed.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Frobish, 2021 IL App (3d) 190473-U
Holding: Allegations in the underlying complaint that a township employee caused property damage by excavating and digging out a ditch failed to impose a duty to defend under township employee's individual farm insurance policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Jones, 2018 IL App (1st) 173154-U
Holding: The judgment of the circuit court of Cook County is affirmed; plaintiff is entitled to summary judgment on its claim for a declaratory judgment that it has no duty to defend or indemnify its insured against the underlying complaint because the loss claimed in the underlying complaint is subject to an exclusion. The court held that it would also enter judgment for plaintiff because the underlying complaint does not allege an “occurrence” causing bodily injury within the meaning of the policy.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Schmitt, 2021 IL App (5th) 190173-U
Holding: The appellate court reversed and remanded the judgment of the circuit court where plaintiff had no duty to defend its insured and thus was not stopped from raising policy defenses to coverage for the underlying tort action contained in the amended declaratory action.
Country Mut. Ins. Co. v. Livorsi Marine, Inc., 222 Ill. 2d 303, 856 N.E.2d 338 (2006) (the late Keith Carlson)
Liability insurer brought action against insureds for a declaratory judgment based on failure to provide timely notice of lawsuits against them. The Circuit Court, Cook County, Stephen A. Schiller, J., entered judgment for the insurer. Insureds appealed. The Appellate Court, Wolfson, J., 358 Ill.App.3d 880, 295 Ill.Dec. 665, 833 N.E.2d 871, affirmed. Leave to appeal was granted.Holdings: The Supreme Court, Garman, J., held that:1 if the insurer did not receive reasonable notice of an occurrence or a lawsuit, the policyholder may not recover under the policy, regardless of whether the lack of reasonable notice prejudiced the insurer, overruling Rice v. AAA Aerostar, Inc., 294 Ill.App.3d 801, 229 Ill.Dec. 20, 690 N.E.2d 1067, and Cincinnati Insurance Co. v. Baur's Opera House, Inc., 296 Ill.App.3d 1011, 230 Ill.Dec. 624, 694 N.E.2d 593, and2 insured did not need to prove that it was prejudiced by delayed notice of lawsuits.Affirmed.
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Pedal Cycle Collisions

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Flame Wounds

Offering professional legal advice for sufferers of severe burn injuries caused by incidents or misconduct.

Hospital Negligence

Ensuring professional legal services for clients affected by hospital malpractice, including medication mistakes.

Goods Responsibility

Handling cases involving defective products, extending skilled legal support to victims affected by faulty goods.

Geriatric Misconduct

Defending the rights of the elderly who have been subjected to misconduct in senior centers environments, ensuring restitution.

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Expert in handling stumble accident cases, providing legal assistance to victims seeking redress for their harm.

Infant Injuries

Delivering legal assistance for households affected by medical misconduct resulting in birth injuries.

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Collisions: Devoted to helping sufferers of car accidents gain fair compensation for wounds and destruction.

Motorbike Accidents

Focused on providing legal services for individuals involved in scooter accidents, ensuring adequate recompense for traumas.

Big Rig Accident

Delivering specialist legal representation for individuals involved in truck accidents, focusing on securing just recompense for harms.

Worksite Crashes

Focused on advocating for workers or bystanders injured in construction site accidents due to safety violations or negligence.

Cognitive Harms

Dedicated to offering expert legal support for individuals suffering from brain injuries due to misconduct.

K9 Assault Traumas

Specialized in addressing cases for clients who have suffered traumas from canine attacks or wildlife encounters.

Cross-walker Crashes

Committed to legal support for foot-travelers involved in accidents, providing dedicated assistance for recovering restitution.

Unwarranted Loss

Standing up for loved ones affected by a wrongful death, offering compassionate and professional legal assistance to ensure compensation.

Neural Harm

Focused on advocating for clients with paralysis, offering dedicated legal guidance to secure justice.

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